Famous markets in Sapa

Coc Ly market

On every Tuesday, Coc Ly market is crowded with Meo, Dao Den, Nung and Tay ethnics gathering together. What makes Coc Ly special is colorful traditional costume of the ethnics.

All the goods in this market are not very various but you will be attracted by handicraft stalls of the local people. And the goods here are quite cheap, the same as other small markets.

Bac Ha market

Nowadays, Ba Ha market has been commercialized because it is the largest market in Sapa. This market is an ideal destination to visit in a short time. This is the gathering place of most of all ethnics living in Sapa, especially H’mong people.

Ba Ha market via Vietnam Online

What’s more, you can find any good you want for daily life, even buffalos. If you are lucky, you will meet bird-lovers are showing their birds.

Lung Khau Nhin market

The special thing of Lung Khau Nhin market is that it is not a market zone, it is along the street. From Sapa, you cross Tram Ton Pass, the highest Vietnam road which is 1,900m high. Depending on the climate, you will feel being shocked from this height.

Going to Lung Khau Nhin market, you will have the chance to talk to the ethnics. Although the costumes of these ethnics are not colorful as Dao Den or H’mong, talking to them is such a great experience.

Sin Cheng market

Not long ago, Sin Cheng was still isolated from the outside. On the way from Sapa to here, you will have to cross pristine scenes which haven’t been destroyed by human.

In addition, this is the gathering place of Meo Trang, Meo Hoa, Dao Trang and Giay ethnics which makes a beautiful harmony of costumes. You will feel interested when watching people gather together to talk and chat.

Muong Hum market

Located near China border, Muong Hum is the most distant market but with the best scene in Sapa. The ethnics come to this market are: Ha Nhi, Phu La, Dao Den, Giay, Meo Do, Meo Den. Because of distance, you will hardly meet tourists here and this makes the atmosphere so peaceful and quiet.

Going farther you will come to Muong Vi Cave with the limestone systems are like Halong Bay.

Muong Hum market via Vietnam Awesome Travel

Things to be considered before going

Taking photos

The first thing you need to remember is that although these markets don’t ban tourists, you are here because of their hospitability, not their responsibility so respect them, ask them before taking photos.

Bargaining

Tourists tend to buy brocade and it takes a long time to complete a piece of brocade so don’t hesitate to pay.

Costumes

With rough topography like Sin Cheng and Lung Khau Nhin, you should wear sport shoes and prepare to explore. The weather in Sapa is rather erratic so remember to bring a raincoat and a coat with you.